We went to see what the Singapore Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resorts looked like. The three hotels are completed but some buildings in its vicinity are still under construction. The Sky Park will be completed sometime in June this year. It promises to be a new experience where you can jog up there close to the clouds!
The Helix Bridge which leads to the Marina Bay Sands complex is an unusual structure with round platforms at intervals, leading outwards from the main bridge walkway where you can snap photographs.
There were many people walking to and fro along the bridge to see what the adjacent shopping complex and casino looked like. The Marina Bay Sands Shoppes isn’t fully tenanted yet but those that were already open are the branded stores. Chanel and Ferragamo are due to open soon. The Shoppes lead to an open area at the back where you get a good view of the Singapore skyline.
Foreigners (read tourists)are exempted from a S$100.00 levy which Singaporeans and permanent citizens have to fork out if they wish to enter the casino, whether to have a go at the tables or just to view the deco. Unfortunately I didn't carry our passports with me so we could not enter the casino. Anyway no photography is allowed in the casino as we found out when we were in the Venetian in Macao two months ago.
There is a hefty penalty if you're in the casinao and discovered to be below 21 years of age.
We took a few snaps and hurried back to where we had parked the car as rain drops were already coming down, the prelude to a terrible thunderstorm and heavy downpours.
The above photograph shows the Singapore Flyer in the background.
I have never experienced such a terrifying thunderstorm before. The thunder claps were more like loud explosions and it was frightening. The rain was very heavy and eased only after a couple of hours into a steady drizzle. Mother Nature can be very ferocious and it must have an awful experience for those caught outside in the storm.
Let’s hope tomorrow will be a clear and beautiful day.
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